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  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Ready - Or Not? #2 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,156 views

    A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: John the Baptist’s call to prepare the way, that we may receive and welcome Jesus the Christ

    Mark 1:1-8 ‘Ready – or Not? #2’ In different ways, we all know the importance of signs and symbols. They point us in the right direction, give us instruction, and help us avoid making mistakes. We might be washing our clothes, and looking at the label inside to tell us what temperature to wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Firm Foundation/ Quicksand

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,040 views

    Advent message that allows us to apply the principal of building on a firm foundation

    SC 6/20/08 FIRM FOUNDATION/ QUICK SAND MATTHEW 7:24-29 INTRO- THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS A HECTIC TIME THERE ARE DEADLINES TO MEET. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Unexpected!

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 7, 2015
     | 9,473 views

    John the Baptist was an unexpected person bringing an unexpected message at an unexpected time. A communion sermon for Advent.

    Every one of us has certain expectations at Christmas. We expect to buy gifts and we expect to receive gifts. We expect the lights and the colors and the sights and the sounds of the season. We expect to eat a lot! We expect long lines in the department stores, and apparently this year more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    "Expect The Unexpected This Christmas”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 2, 2023
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     | 1,824 views

    As some of said, “If we expect to hear the Christmas gospel without the Advent call to repentance, we will find ourselves surprised by John and unprepared for Jesus.” So, we ask the Holy Spirit to open our hearts to the message and ministry of both John and Jesus.

    “It wasn’t what I expected.” Whether you are young or old, a man or woman, a girl or a boy, you have probably experienced something that caused you to have that reaction. Perhaps it was connected to some food that you tried. You were feeling a little adventurous and you ordered something at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    El Viaje Sagrado Del Adviento Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2025
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     | 50 views

    El viaje se desarrolla como un tapiz cuidadosamente tejido, donde cada hilo es esencial para el conjunto.

    Título: El viaje sagrado del Adviento Introducción: El viaje se desarrolla como un tapiz cuidadosamente tejido, donde cada hilo es esencial para el conjunto. Escritura: Mateo 24:37-44 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Con la llegada del invierno y la acortada llegada de los días, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Sagradong Paglalakbay Ng Adbiyento Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2025
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    Ang paglalakbay ay nagbubukas tulad ng isang maingat na hinabi na tapiserya, ang bawat thread ay mahalaga sa kabuuan.

    Pamagat: Sagradong Paglalakbay ng Adbiyento Intro: Ang paglalakbay ay nagbubukas tulad ng isang maingat na hinabi na tapiserya, ang bawat thread ay mahalaga sa kabuuan. Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 24:37-44 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Habang lumulubog ang taglamig at lumiit ang mga araw, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    El Adviento Nos Invita A Caminar Juntos Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025
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     | 28 views

    La tradición del Año Jubilar añade otra capa de significado a esta temporada de Adviento.

    Título: El Adviento nos invita a caminar juntos Introducción: La tradición del Año Jubilar añade otra capa de significado a esta temporada de Adviento. Escritura: Apocalipsis 22:1-5 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Hay algo silenciosamente revolucionario en esperar ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Inaanyayahan Tayo Ng Adbiyento Na Magkasama Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 58 views

    Ang tradisyon ng Jubilee Year ay nagdaragdag ng isa pang layer ng kahulugan sa panahon ng Adbiyento.

    Pamagat: Inaanyayahan Tayo ng Adbiyento na Magkasama Intro: Ang tradisyon ng Jubilee Year ay nagdaragdag ng isa pang layer ng kahulugan sa panahon ng Adbiyento. Banal na Kasulatan: Apocalipsis 22:1-5 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Mayroong isang bagay na tahimik na rebolusyonaryo tungkol ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Williams III avatar

    Getting Prepared (Advent 2) December 5, 2021

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2021
     | 3,153 views

    There are people like those in Malachi’s audience in every generation. They don’t make preparation a priority. These were covenant people who were side-stepping their covenant.

    GETTING PREPARED Text: Malachi 3:1 - 4 Malachi 3:1-4  See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.  (2)  But ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 7, 2018
     | 10,020 views

    We, like John are called to prepare the way of the LORD, for His return.

    Prepare Ye the Way of the LORD. Luke 3:1-6 About thirty years had passed since the flurry of excitement over the birth of John the Baptist and the strange reports from the shepherds of Bethlehem about another birth. The world soon forgets and returns to its normal drudge. Many of those who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011
     | 7,095 views

    John the Baptist is an example of what it means to prepare the way for Jesus' return.

    Mark 1:1-8 “Preparation” INTRODUCTION Our journey through Advent seems to be a sprint. We are already celebrating the Second Sunday in Advent. Last week we focused on Jesus’ promise to come again in order to complete his establishment of the kingdom of God. The key word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,652 views

    Advent is about preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Savior. In Isaiah we can see three ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

    Ready or Not, Here He Comes Isaiah 40:3-5 Intro. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. She chose a special card for each one of them and wrote them a little note and ended all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Advent I, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,313 views

    The importance of living each day to its fullest is the best way to meet and prepare for Christ’s coming.

    Sermon for Advent I, Yr B Dec 1, 2002 Based on Mk 13: 24-37 “Making the most of life today” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson As most of you likely know, one of the mottos of the Boy Scouts is: “Be prepared!” The ability to be prepared, to be awake and alert ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Preparation For His Coming

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2021
     | 3,239 views

    What does building a highway have to do with preparation for Christ’s coming? Let’s learn how to prepare for His coming. Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6.

    Prelude What does building a highway have to do with preparation for Christ’s coming? Purpose: Let’s learn how to prepare for His coming. Plan: Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6. Pilate “Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,208 views

    We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns.

    It’s not hard to tell that we are getting closer to the end of the church year. In fact, three weeks from today we will be celebrating the First Sunday in Advent. The Gospel readings for these last few weeks of the Season of Pentecost talk about what God’s judgement will be like. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican